Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad
Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad Ingredients:
Servings: 12-15 servings
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries or raspberries, slightly thawed and chopped
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
How to make Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad?
Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple, chopped strawberries, and mandarin oranges to the creamy mixture. Stir to incorporate the fruits evenly.
- Incorporate the chopped pecans and halved maraschino cherries into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- In a small bowl, toss the banana slices in the lemon juice to prevent browning. Then, gently fold the bananas into the salad mixture.
- Spread the fruit salad evenly into a 9×13-inch pan. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- To serve, remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Cut into squares and enjoy.
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